DotP 2014 Game footage (June 26th release)

[NEMESiS]

Nothing new regarding features but here are some of the slivers you will see in D14.

http://www.gatheringmagic.com/greghaeni ... ck-in-m14/

[thefiremind]

Nothing new regarding features but here are some of the slivers you will see in D14.

http://www.gatheringmagic.com/greghaeni ... ck-in-m14/

Maybe I'm too traditionalist, but I don't like them at all... for me, a sliver is a creature with snake-like body, pointy head and 2 pointy arms, that gives some ability to every sliver on the battlefield.

[NEMESiS]

I am new to Magic so I don't have that nostalgia. Anyways, more info and pictures:



This is from the XBOX version. Notice the trigger button next to the lands? Seem like are getting the ability to choose our own land settings.


Sealed Deck Cards:













Nightmare with a new image



EDIT: Is there a way to make these pictures smaller???


EDIT2: I made all the big pictures into clickable links so that you can get a better view of them.

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More minimal information:

http://www.polygon.com/2013/5/12/431409 ... lkers-2014

Magic 2014's new big feature is a mode called Sealed Play. This option allows players to build their own deck for the very first time by unwrapping virtual booster packs and selecting a 40-card deck from an 84-card pool. For those looking to jump in immediately, the mode also features a deck autobuild option. Sealed Play is noobie friendly; the mode includes plenty of hints, tips and optional tutorials for those in need of them.

Unlike previous games, Dixon said, Magic 2014 will include "a lot more story infused into the game." Players will assist Chandra Nalaar, a planeswalker who uses the power of fire. Chandra's quest for revenge will play out in a series of in-game videos. Players can learn more about the various places they'll travel through additional information on opponents and locations. Magic 2014's new plane of existence is just part of how Wizards of the Coast keeps the game fresh, Dixon said.

Magic: The Gathering - Duels of the Planeswalkers 2014 will launch this summer for $9.99 on Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Windows PC, iPad and Android tablets. The game will be virtually identical across all platforms, with the exception of controls.

I quoted the only points of interest

[thefiremind]

I am new to Magic so I don't have that nostalgia.

I can say the same about Planeswalkers: I have quit with paper Magic (only played casually with friends anyway) just before they invented them, that's why I never missed them too much in DotP games. And I'm sure they still won't be implemented in DotP2014, as the (scary) title of the article you quoted suggests: "Magic: The Gathering - Duels of the Planeswalkers 2014 breaks down the game's complications". As DotP versions go on, probably about DotP2020 or so, they'll start to include only vanilla creatures, otherwise the game would be soooooooo complicated...

But I already started to fantasize about the sealed mode. Hoping that there won't be engine limitations in our way, I think it will be super-fun to create new sets of cards to generate the boosters from. We could recreate whole blocks (well, at least with the cards we'll be able to code) and play in sealed mode with those different environments. Too bad we would really need better support for multi-color mana sources in order to make a good Ravnica, RTR or Alara block... and I don't think we'll get it.

[NEMESiS]

I laughed at the title after I read the article.

Too bad we would really need better support for multi-color mana sources in order to make a good Ravnica, RTR or Alara block... and I don't think we'll get it.

That would be too complicated for new players. In fact, I love how the game is called Duels of the Planeswalkers yet they refuse to add planeswalkers because they don't want to confuse new players.

Anyways, a few more crumbs of information:

http://sticktwiddlers.com/2013/05/09/ma ... s-preview/

Platform-specific promotions that will include 6-card Booster Decks featuring the following promo cards: Steam, iPad, Android tablet – Scavenging Ooze, Xbox – Bonescythe Sliver, and PSN – Ogre Battledriver

Special Edition Release including the base game and exciting mix of additional content (Steam only)

Loyalty Offer for players who previously purchased Magic 2013 (Steam and Xbox only)

The PvE experience includes a six-deck ladder where players take on mono-colored Sealed decks each corresponding with a particular Planeswalker, and finally facing a ‘boss’ Sealed deck.

Wizards of the Coast are also appealing to the fan-favourite creature, Slivers, with a whole new feature that introduces playable Slivers into the Magic 2014 deck. A new sorcery, Hive Stirrings, will also appear in the deck and will allows players to create Sliver tokens. Slivers scheduled to appear in the game include:
Sliver Construct
Predatory Sliver
Groundshaker Sliver
Megantic Sliver
Blur Sliver
Striking Sliver
Thorncaster Sliver
Battle Sliver
Sentinel Sliver
Bonescythe Sliver

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http://www.gamesradar.com/magic-2014-du ... s-preview/

In essence, Magic 2014 - Duels of the Planeswalkers is the series' biggest upgrade, encouraging players to transition to the wonderful (and rewarding) world of deck-building. You'll be able to get your hands on this enticing new set before the release of the Magic 2014 Core Set on July 19th. Look for it on your PC, PS3, 360, Android, and iPad devices. For more info, check out the following slides

Under the 6th picture:

Expect to see plenty of Dragons and Slivers in Magic 2014, though Planeswalker cards are still off the table lest they complicate things for newcomers

I hope that is just speculation.....

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New update from Sean_wizards:

http://community.wizards.com/go/thread/ ... #532288967

"There's been a correction on the size of the Sealed card pool (was 180+, is now 151), plus I've added the allocation of the various rarities. Sorry for the confusion."

So less cards now...

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New video from IGN. no new information but it showcases what the game will look like, plus some new cards.

http://www.ign.com/videos/2013/05/15/ma ... k-building

[thefiremind]

Significant rule changes on their way to Magic 2014 (and DotP2014 of course):
http://www.wizards.com/magic/magazine/a ... ature/248e
Of course the changes to the legendary rule are the most significant, but "indestructible" becoming a keyword just means more localised text of old cards to tweak for me.

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I guess people where mad for running multiple copies of lengendaries only to be hossed with a pacify.

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Deck list "chant of mul Daya" has been spoiled by Wizards_Sean. I am sure you will all be glad to see Pathrazer of Ulamog amongst the cards.

http://community.wizards.com/go/thread/ ... Strategies

Chant of Mul Daya
1 x Artisan of Kozilek
4 x Farhaven Elf
4 x Grazing Gladehart
2 x Oracle of Mul Daya
1 x Pathrazer of Ulamog
2 x Pelakka Wurm
1 x Primeval Titan
2 x Sporemound
2 x Ulamog's Crusher
1 x Vastwood Hydra
2 x All Is Dust
1 x Eldrazi Conscription
3 x Explore
1 x It That Betrays
4 x Khalni Heart Expedition
4 x Rampant Growth
25 Forest

Unlocks


Primeval Titan
Bountiful Harvest
Woodborn Behemoth
Into the Wilds
Explore
Oracle of Mul Daya
Eldrazi Conscription
Terastodon
Fierce Empath
Scute Mob
Green Sun's Zenith
Eye of Ugin
Bountiful Harvest
Into the Wilds
Rites of Flourishing
Artisan of Kozilek
Pelakka Wurm
Woodborn Behemoth
Vengevine
Elvish Piper
Tangle
Exploration
Vigor
Tangle
Elvish Piper
Summoning Trap
Plow Under
Terastodon
Exploration
Tooth and Nail

[RiiakShiNal]

Well, assuming Pathrazor of Ulamog is properly implemented (and not just a hack) that will definitely give us some more options for modding.

[NEMESiS]

More decks:

http://community.wizards.com/go/thread/ ... Strategies

Enter the Dracomancer



2 x Borderland Ranger
4 x Dragon Fodder
2 x Dragonspeaker Shaman
1 x Flameblast Dragon
2 x Gorger Wurm
3 x Hellkite Hatchling
1 x Hellkite Overlord
2 x Igneous Pouncer
1 x Predator Dragon
4 x Tukatongue Thallid
2 x Valley Rannet
1 x Volcanic Dragon
4 x Cultivate
2 x Jund Charm
1 x Sangrite Surge
4 x Soul's Fire
4 x Terramorphic Expanse
9 Forest
7 Mountain
4 Swamp


Unlocks


Form of the Dragon
Torrent of Fire
Dragon Fangs
Borderland Ranger
Sangrite Surge
Crucible of Fire
Predator Dragon
Hellkite Hatchling
Maelstrom Pulse
Karrthus, Tyrant of Jund
Dragon Roost
Dragonspeaker Shaman
Crucible of Fire
Torrent of Fire
Jund Battlemage
Dragonspeaker Shaman
Maelstrom Pulse
Ogre Battledriver
Dragon Breath
Broodmate Dragon
Consume Strength
Torrent of Fire
Banefire
Bloodbraid Elf
Dragonlair Spider
Spellbreaker Behemoth
Artifact Mutation
Maelstrom Pulse
Penumbra Wurm
Dragon Broodmother

http://community.wizards.com/go/thread/ ... Strategies

Masks of the Dimir




1 x Beacon of Unrest
3 x Chittering Rats
3 x Dimir Guildmage
3 x Moroii
1 x Necropolis Regent
2 x Ravenous Rats
3 x Surveilling Sprite
3 x Vedalken Dismisser
1 x Vengeful Vampire
2 x Divination
1 x Illusionary Armor
4 x Last Gasp
2 x Mind Rot
2 x Sleep
3 x Thought Scour
1 x Time Ebb
4 x Terramorphic Expanse
11 x Island
10 x Swamp


Unlocks


Mindleech Mass
Lobotomy
Ravenous Rats
Illusionary Armor
Sleep
Mark of the Vampire
Threads of Disloyalty
Treasure Hunt
Archaeomancer
Evil Twin
Consult the Necrosages
Vengeful Vampire
Illusionary Armor
Dire Undercurrents
Lobotomy
Threads of Disloyalty
Fool's Demise
Archaeomancer
Guardian of the Ages
Avatar of Will
Slate Street Ruffian
Shadow Slice
Smog Elemental
Hands of Binding
Mental Vapors
Diluvian Primordial
Stolen Identity
Dinrova Horror
Countersquall
Doomsday Specter

[NEMESiS]

Well, assuming Pathrazor of Ulamog is properly implemented (and not just a hack) that will definitely give us some more options for modding.

At least we have something close to it, since its in an actual deck I assume its not a hack.